Review and report on the CIM and other available data what the highest operational opportunities and risks are in the acquisition
Develop a 180-Day integration plan that highlights synergies to unlock financial value with a concrete focus on the actions that bring the opportunities, risks, and cultural integration to life
Partner with the management team to execute the 180-Day plan and deliver the results required
Industry Expert in Manufacturing Operations and Acquisition Opportunities
Integrated 3 acquisitions (ground protection mats) into a single product line and division. Insourced largest sub line while building and ramping an automated, novel manufacturing process.
Performed over 30 due diligence processes, closed on 16 add-on acquisitions while organically growing 4 platform businesses.
Relocated a fabrication facility to Mexico to take advantage of significant labor and material cost savings in only 6 weeks, achieving $1.3 million dollars in savings.
Instituted a lean manufacturing culture into a high touch, electronics reverse logistics business. JIT, SWI, 5S, and VSM led to a 50% reduction in inventory and 15% decreased cost. An EBITDA margin increase of 3% led to significant valuation improvement upon the investment exit.
Developed the roadmap and executed a plant consolidation strategy in a newly acquired floor matting division. Three plants across different states were consolidated into two, saving >$1 million annually.
Started up three international factories meeting the highest quality standards, on time, and under budget. Also, managed three international plants in plastics and rubber molding and metal fabrication industries.
Led multiple, long term technology development programs including one in solar panel efficiency and another in a fully integrated HDPE extrusion-compression molding process.
SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations)
Business Process Optimization
Service & Construction Operations
Integrated Multiple Acquisitions in a Complex Multinational Business
"Rob successfully integrated multiple acquisitions in a complex multinational business. He had a great understanding of the roadmap to drive efficiencies in manufacturing and supply chain, and better yet, executed on it."
David D, CEO
Enabled world record results and high volume manufacturing capabilities
"Rob led our efforts in technology transfer and development to enable world record results and high volume manufacturing capabilities. He successfully executes on growing efficient, complex product lines.”
Jeff, CEO
Strong Manufacturing Engineering Leader
"Rob is a strong manufacturing engineering leader who is thoughtful in his planning and analytical rigor. He did an excellent job scaling laboratory ideas to high volume, efficient manufacturing processes in a complex product line."
Cory, Director
Drives Rapid and Sustainable Growth
Rob executed on a rapid growth trajectory by adding capacity internationally, developing processes, and measuring key performance indicators across the business. He led acquisition integrations that enabled seamless transitions. Rob’s understanding and desire to roll up his sleeves led to real financial value for our business.
Greg, CEO
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